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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,170

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $7,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,715

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $7,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimLXEXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $16,755 $19,895 $27,200
Base Invoice $15,810 $18,510 $25,773
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,395    
Stability control 650 650  
2.7L V6 1,695 1,005  
Floor mats     120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     205
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,150    
Stability control 580 580  
2.7L V6 1,500 840  
Floor mats     91
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     164
Options (change) 3,740 1,655 325
Options (change) 3,230 1,420 255
Destination 675 675 825
Total Price $21,170 $22,225 $28,350
Total Invoice $19,715 $20,605 $26,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,968
Model Year200820082012
ModelOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimLXEXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6185hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16265/70-16
Total Price$21,170$22,225$28,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,170$19,875$27,865
Cost Above Minimum$1,295$0$0
Total Invoice$19,715$20,605$26,853
Adjustments for Features0-2,179-459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,715$18,426$26,394
Cost Above Minimum$1,289$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200820082012
ModelOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimLXEXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50 
Trip computer $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$1,975$4,325$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,179-459

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in178.7 in
Width71.1 in72.8 in
Height58.3 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.4,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.865.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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